Night Support Worker - East Lothian
$27,040–$27,040 year
On-siteTranent, Scotland, United Kingdom
Tranent, Scotland, United KingdomOn-sitePart Time$27,040–$27,040 year
Part Time
Job Summary
Provide support that positively impacts the person we support's health and wellbeing, including personal care, tenancy support, health needs, and emotional inclusion. Contribute to co-producing and implementing support plans while resolving disputes and ensuring safe entry and exit of residents and visitors. Operate in line with Health and Safety policy and participate in daily hand-overs with daytime staff. Deliver 27 hours (3 nights) or 18 hours (2 nights) per week as a permanent night support worker. Requires SSSC registration and PVG scheme membership.
Required Qualifications
- Qualified to the level required by the SSSC as a support worker in a housing support service/care at home service, or a willingness to work towards and to successfully complete qualification within the SSSC specified timeframe
- Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative
- Passion for helping people live independently
- Experience or interest in housing, social care, or community support
- Commitment to the values and mission of Care Support Scotland, and to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion
- Night-time working
- PVG scheme membership & SSSC registration
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desired Qualifications
- A practice qualification (at least SCQF level 7 or above) recognised by the SSSC, in the category of support workers in a Housing Support Service / Care at Home service, or willingness to work towards this
- Previous demonstrable experience working within an adult social care setting
- Understanding of the Care Inspectorate and its purpose
- Understanding of the SSSC and its purpose
- A Positive Behaviour Support, or Trauma Informed Practice qualification or accreditation
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